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Celebrating Milestones MESSAGE from OUR PRESIDENT and CEO INBOX CMYonnIssue 1 Autumn 2019/ecti Nissan 5779 on Celebrating Milestones MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT AND CEO INBOX Thanks for understanding that this is the first week-long holiday I’ve had without my kids - over 9 years without a long break. I normally only get 3 days off so this feels like a “oh my god”. Love you and Jewish Care so much. The house literally saved my life.” ~ Children’s Respite Parent To Tamara and her team; it’s very hard to describe in a few words what a fantastic effort you have put into the very successful Mike Debinski, President Bill Appleby, CEO celebration of Chanukah at Gary Smorgon House. The decorations were very beautiful, We are delighted to mark an extraordinary milestone birthday for Jewish Care innovative and colourful. The entertainment Victoria, celebrating 170 years! was first class and refreshments were very traditional and beautifully presented and Reflecting on our long and proud history, we would like to acknowledge past enjoyed by all. visionaries and predecessors who through their leadership have led this organisation to become Victoria’s largest provider of quality social services for It was a celebration of tradition, music, the Jewish community. To past and present supporters, and every one of you dancing with young and old, and the goodies on the table were just “wow”. Thank you to all connected to the Jewish Care family, we thank you for your involvement and of you, another successful effort. We are very commitment. proud of all of you. Looking to the future, we will build on our proud 170-year legacy to continue ~ Adele Justin to innovate and transform our supports, whilst navigating multiple waves of change as seen in the past few years, especially in aged and disability sectors. Underpinned by an enabling culture, strong Jewish values, clear Our experience has been so reassuring strategic priorities, and capable leadership, Jewish Care remains confident during her first week of residency. Obviously, and well positioned to leverage opportunities to enable growth and evolution of a new resident is very nervous to move sustainable outcomes for our community, now and into the future. into care, but we have been delighted with all the activities, variety and standard of Much has already been achieved. While 2019 is a significant investment and food, especially welcome kosher food after capital development year, our efforts to improving the quality and inclusiveness a long hospitalisation. Also, the heimish of all services for our diverse community remain an integral component of our atmosphere and celebration of Shabbat at strategy. Gary Smorgon House. Settling in was so easy The progress we have made over the past six months in our capital projects and quick. Thank you. is significant. The Hannah and Daryl Cohen Family Building has reached the halfway point in construction, and we have signed two more building contracts ~ Chana M (relative of Gary Smorgon House for the Carnegie Senior Living Community Precinct and the Anne & Eric Smorgon Elder) Active Living Centre. These state-of-the-art facilities, once completed, will herald a new era for our community, providing the best in person-centred services in Victoria. Share your feedback about our services by emailing [email protected] Jewish Care supports the Federal and Victorian State Governments’ decision to undertake their respective Royal Commissions in Mental Health, Aged Care and Disability Services. We anticipate that the findings will provide valuable insights into quality and safety, and future challenges and opportunities for the respective sectors to deliver care and support in a sustainable way. Front cover: From left: Lorelle Each year, we reach out to our community to ask for support of our Annual Krulis, Donna Appeal. Your donations are pivotal in helping to bring stability into the lives of Cohen, The Hon. vulnerable members of our community and alleviating the burden of others who Josh Frydenberg struggle to make ends meet. We are always grateful for your donations. Your MP, Hannah continued support will ensure a safe, caring and welcoming environment for all Cohen and Tania members of our diverse community. Smorgon at the entrance Mike Debinski Bill Appleby of the new development. 2 Autumn 2019/Nissan 5779 2019 ANNUAL APPEAL Change Somebody’s Tomorrow The 2019 Annual Appeal was launched on 27 February and seven Major Donor Dinners, a Tzedakah Sunday Telethon aims to raise $3.5 million to help fund social services, during and posters. A video was also developed around the theme the campaign period ending 30 June. ‘The greatest thing you’ll do today…is change somebody’s tomorrow,’ which is a real life story of our clients, Noah and With little or no funding from the government, Jewish Care his aunt, Nat. will once again rely on financial support from the community to continue to care for vulnerable people. Noah and his aunt, Nat, were innocent victims of someone else’s behaviour, who were able to turn their lives around with As a provider of vital services, we offer a variety of supports the support of Jewish Care. They were assisted with housing, and programs including housing for those who are at risk employment, financial aid and parenting support, which are of homelessness, employment opportunities, financial aid programs mostly funded by our community. and healthy ageing, to name a few. As a direct consequence of our involvement, over 6000 people are benefitted yearly, Thank you for your generous contributions so far and making life less stressful for them. constant inspiration. It is you who help us to continue to care for thousands of individuals each year. This year, a range of fundraising activities were launched as part of the broader appeal campaign. These include direct To make a donation, visit jewishcare.org.au/2019appeal, mail, print and outdoor advertising, social and online media, call 1800 539 474 or complete the coupon on the back page. 2019 Annual Appeal The greatest thing you’ll do today... is change somebody’s tomorrow. Please donate jewishcare.org.au/2019appeal 1800 539 474 Tzedakah Sunday Telethon, 5 May The Tzedakah Sunday Telethon is a fun-filled event that will bring our supporters, staff and volunteers together on SUNDAY MAY 5, 10AM - 8PM 5 May, to help raise much needed funds for our community. All donations from the telethon will be directed towards the LOCATION TO REGISTER Annual Appeal, supporting thousands of individuals to live a Active Living Centre or to find out more, please contact better tomorrow. Level 6, 619 St Kilda Road Lauren or Kayleigh on 8517 5622 Melbourne [email protected] Please volunteer an hour or two of your time to help us make phone calls to our donors. Autumn 2019/Nissan 5779 3 State Government Ministers and Labor Candidates with Jewish GROWING. FOR OUR COMMUNITY UPDATE Care Board and Executive Reaching Memorable Milestones The Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP together with Capital Campaign A first-cut model of the building was Chair Alan Schwartz OAM and Co-Chairs Lisa Kennet and Susie presented to Hannah Cohen by Capital Ivany OAM, Hannah Cohen, Lorelle Krulis, Tania Smorgon, Donna Campaign Co-Chair Susie Ivany OAM Cohen, Bill Appleby and Mike Debinsky On 1 March 2019, Jewish Care celebrated the halfway point in community.” He said, “by supporting our Capital Campaign construction of The Hannah and Daryl Cohen Family Building projects, you become part of something truly historic and with special guests including Hannah Cohen and family, and instrumental in shaping the future care of our community”. the Federal Treasurer, The Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP. The Hannah and Daryl Cohen Family Building development James Paterson, Senator for Victoria; Nina Taylor MP, Josh received further impetus last year, when the Labor government Burns, Labor candidate; Kate Ashmor, Liberal candidate; David pledged $625,000 during their visit to Jewish Care as part of the Southwick MP, Member for Caulfield, and Dick Gross, Mayor election campaign. Martin Foley MP, Philip Dalidakis MP, and of the City of Port Philip, past and current Jewish Care Board Labor candidates representing the Andrews government toured members, Major Donors, Elders and supporters of Jewish Care the construction site and chatted with Elders at Montefiore were also in attendance to celebrate this special event. Homes during their visit last year. “Today is a milestone for Jewish Care,” said Mr. Frydenberg. Jewish Care CEO Bill Appleby thanked Ministers Foley and “The fact that this building is the contemporary vision of the Dalidakis, and the Labor candidates for taking the time to visit original founders of Jewish Care is very special. A nine-storey Jewish Care and said, “We welcome the Andrews government’s building, seven of which are devoted to homes for senior pledge to support the construction, which will not only provide citizens and the other two storeys for other essential services an inclusive and heimish home for our Elders, but also be a is a really modern vision for a communal organisation such as welcoming and vibrant hub for the community to share.” Jewish Care.” Located at the corner of Union Street and Punt Road, the Jewish Care President Mike Debinski thanked all donors building is expected to open early 2020. and supporters for “helping to realise this dream for our 4 Autumn 2019/Nissan 5779 The Carnegie Senior Living Community and Anne & Eric Smorgon Active Living Centre developments were two others projects that were finalised recently, with building contracts awarded to ARC3 and Four Square Pty Ltd, respectively. The $38 million contract for the 120-bed Senior Living Community in Carnegie will provide bespoke aged care services to the Jewish community in the South Eastern suburbs. The Anne & Eric Smorgon Active Living Centre will support healthy ageing for Elders living at Gary Smorgon House and independently in the local community.
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